New Parliament Sworn In, Carmelo Abela Appointed Speaker
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In brief
- Malta's new legislature was formally sworn in today, marking the start of its term.
- Carmelo Abela was unanimously approved by Members of Parliament as the new Speaker of the House.
- Former Opposition Leader Bernard Grech took the oath as Deputy Speaker.
Malta's new legislature was formally sworn in today, with Members of Parliament gathering for their first official duties following the 2026 general election. The day's proceedings began with a mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, after which elected officials made their way to Parliament.
During the session, Carmelo Abela was unanimously approved as the Speaker of the House. His appointment marks a significant step in the formation of the new parliamentary leadership.
In addition to the Speaker, former Opposition Leader Bernard Grech was sworn in as the Deputy Speaker. This completes the key appointments for the parliamentary leadership.
The newly elected MPs also participated in their first official Parliament photo, symbolising the commencement of their legislative work.
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Updates
- : Updated with reporting from MaltaToday and The Malta Independent, including details of the Bishop's message to the new legislature.